Sports and Nature Activities

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

TP contents are developed through expository methods, flipped classroom, and problem/project-based learning. PL contents are presented through demonstration, observation/correction, experimentation/reflection, field trips, and cooperative and collaborative learning.

 

This eminently practical curricular unit will be taught exclusively by continuous assessment [100% = 20 points] considering the following items:

1) TP assessments (40%)

2) PL assessments (60%)

 

Under point 8 of article 13 of the Academic Regulations of the 1st Cycle of Studies of the ESE-IPC, the student must comply with the following specific conditions for accessing the exam: having participated in the mountaineering field trip, having a minimum classification of 30% on item 2).

The exam will consist exclusively of a TP test (100%).

Learning Results

Develop knowledge, skills and competences in terms of the historical, conceptual and organizational framework related to Sports and Nature Activities (SNA) activities, so that students can:

1. Critical analise the historical, social and cultural trends, that led to the origin and evolution of SNA in the different countries, more specifically in Portugal.

2. Contextualise and articulate the key concepts of SNA.

3. Identify the profile, roles and training of professionals in SNA.

4. Know how to analise and understande the legal framework of SNA.

5. Apply the tools for planning and management of programs, projects and events of SNA.

6. Promote and foster SNA at a beggining level, with focus on mountaineering, rock climbing; and rope courses (slide, bridges, rappelling, rope handrail).

Program

1. Introduction to SNA

1.1. Origin, concepts and characteristics

1.2. Profile, functions and training of technicians

1.3. Legal framework

1.4. Natural spaces and sustainability

1.5. Risk and safety management

1.6. Materials and equipments managem

1.7. Planning and management

2. Rope Courses (RC)

2.1. Origin, concepts and characteristics

2.2. Rope courses specific materials

2.3. Fundamental knots

2.4. Point mooring and anchors

2.5. General safety aspects

2.6. Rope courses operationalization

3. Climbing (CLIMB)

3.1. Climbing specific materials

3.2. Fundamental knots

3.3. Assembly meeting

3.4. Climbing fundamental techniques

3.5. Types of climbing

3.6. General safety aspects

3.7. Top-rope climbing and open climbing

4. Mountaineering

4.1. Mountain environment

4.2. Cartography and orienteering

4.3. Progression techniques

4.4. Hazards and safety in mountain

4.5. Camp

4.6. Food

4.7. Material and equipment

4.8. Planning and management of small projects in mountain space

4.9. Mountain trekking.

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Exam
  • - Exam - 100.0%
Continuing Evaluation
  • - Frequency - 40.0%
  • - Individual and/or Group Work - 60.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

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